It is actually for data integrity as well (more than security, in my opinion.) When it comes to large file download, there might be corrupted bytes. Then this is more likely caused by HD errors then network errors.
>> Conclusion: I think data corruption might be a problem in some cases. >> Notice how all Linux distributions include MD5 hashes for all downloads, >> so they can be checked on the receiving end? > This is not to detect data corrumption because of data transmission but to > detect "man in the middle" attack. MD5 checksum allow the user to check if > the data file he downloaded is the same as the data file the developper > dropped on the server and was not replaced either on the server or by > someone intercepting the communication. > In think in the context you mention, MD5 is used for security, no for data > integrity. -- To unsubscribe or change your settings for TWSocket mailing list please goto http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/twsocket Visit our website at http://www.overbyte.be
